Automation Engineer
Job: Automation Engineer
Duration: 6+ Months
Interview: In-Person
Top skills: Python, Power Platform, PLC, SCADA, AI/OT Control experience
Job Description:
Core Essential skill sets required:
1. Recent college graduate within the last 3 years with Master's Degree or Ph.D. Looking for candidates with a focus from University, fresh Ph.Ds , and computer science/ automation/ robotics/ Master's degree
2. Min 3 years experience with AI/OT/ controls experience within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or medical device environment.
3. Min 3 years experience with PLC (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), SCADA and industrial networking.
4. Strong command of Python, Power Platform, and AI/ML frameworks.
Job Summary
We’re looking for an early-career Automation Engineer who wants hands-on experience building and supporting the systems that keep a modern manufacturing site running. You’ll learn by doing—helping to program and troubleshoot PLC/SCADA and HMI systems, support industrial networks, and partner with Operations, IT, and Quality to improve reliability and performance.
Key Responsibilities
• Support the full lifecycle of site automation systems (PLC, SCADA, HMI)—design, configuration, programming, testing, and sustaining support.
• Develop and maintain PLC and HMI/SCADA applications (Rockwell/Siemens or equivalent; iFIX/Wonderware/FactoryTalk/Ignition/WinCC).
• Help define automation architectures across control, safety, and industrial IT layers; integrate with historians, MES, BMS, CMMS, ERP, and related systems.
• Design and support industrial networks and connectivity (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP, OPC DA/UA), partnering with IT on segmentation, backups, recovery, and hardening.
• Apply digital/analytics tools (including AI-enabled monitoring and predictive maintenance where applicable) to improve reliability and operational performance.
• Participate in FAT/SAT, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities in regulated (GxP) environments.
• Troubleshoot controls, software, and network issues to minimize downtime; support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Create and maintain standards and documentation (coding guidelines, change/lifecycle practices, architecture/network diagrams, SOPs, and system records).
• Support capital projects—scope definition, vendor coordination, technical reviews, and acceptance—while ensuring compliance with GMP, data integrity, safety, and cybersecurity requirements.
Qualifications
Education:
• Master’s degree in Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience:
• 2-5 years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, and industrial IT systems.
Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and systems-thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineering, IT, quality, and operations teams.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and project ownership.
• Strong documentation, organization, and compliance mindset.